News and Articles
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News: Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal
What It Means for U.S., U.K., and Global Retailers—and Trade Relations In a major legal decision that could reshape international trade dynamics, a U.S. federal court has struck down the controversial “Liberation Day” tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. The court ruled that the administration overstepped its legal authority by imposing broad import tariffs…
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Why Supplement & Well-Being Brands on Shopify Need the Right Fulfilment Partner
Supplements are not your average product. They often come with regulatory requirements around storage, labelling, and even how they’re shipped. Whether it’s tracking batch numbers, managing expiry dates, or keeping temperature-sensitive products at ambient temperatures, there’s little room for error.
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Parcel Carrier Consolidation in the UK
The UK’s parcel delivery industry — the essential lifeline of e-commerce — is rapidly consolidating. For small and medium-sized retailers (SMEs), this shake-up presents both opportunities and threats. As the major carriers streamline, merge, and scale, the implications for delivery costs, customer service, and business agility are becoming hard to ignore.
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Trump Tariffs or no Trump Tariffs? That is the question on all traders minds right now!
What impact does all this have on ecommerce retailers who serve the US market? It seems they are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
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5 Metrics to Maximise Your 3PL Services”
In today’s fast-paced business environment, partnering with a reliable 3PL logistics company is essential for efficient operations and customer satisfaction. To ensure your third-party fulfilment provider meets your business needs, it’s crucial to monitor specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Seven Key Benefits of Outsourcing to a 3PL Logistics Company
Collaborating with a 3PL logistics company offers economies of scale that are challenging to achieve independently. By pooling resources across multiple clients, 3PL providers can negotiate better rates on shipping and warehousing, leading to substantial cost reductions for your business.
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Revolutionising Warehouse Management with OrderFlow and Autonomous Robots
Our relationship with the providers of OrderFlow spans over 15 years, a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and quality. Through close collaboration, we have continuously evolved the platform to meet the ever-changing demands of the fulfilment industry. This partnership enables us to implement improvements, fixes, and upgrades with unparalleled speed, giving us a competitive…
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Efficient Business Administration
Modern eCommerce Fulfilment: Why Efficient Business Administration is Key to 3PL Success In an industry where customer requirements are ever becoming more complex and demanding to meet consumers’ expectations – and domestic and cross-border regulations are increasing – third-party logistics (3PL) businesses need to look forward – beyond the traditional, manual-based logistics processes – to…
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3PL Logistics for Health and Wellbeing
What does your fulfilment partner need to have in place to support your growth and success? The ‘Health and well-being’ sector, covers a wide range of retail products, generally aimed at promoting overall health, preventing illness and improving how we feel. These include: The sector is facing a significant shift with the move to e-commerce…
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Making the Most of Black Friday
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales – The Importance of Choosing a Reliable and Agile Fulfilment Partner Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend have become key dates on the global retail calendar, with consumers eager to snap up deals ahead of the festive season. For retail businesses, they represent a significant opportunity to boost online…